32/33 sunroof lock

[k. rogers]

Would anyone have any details of what the sun roof lock looks like and how it works. Mine is missing altogether and although you can buy a Pytchley lock brand new, I doubt it will work on the Jowett roof! By the 34 model year, there was a central handle and mechanism to lock the roof in position.

[Chris Spencer]

Ken - I think Tony Fern is your man for this subject - I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that he has answered on this question previously on here along with some sketches

[Keith Clements]

https://jowett.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=20379#p20379

[k. rogers]

Thanks for the link Keith, unfortunately this is for the 34 mechanism. It became very 'high tech' by then! Mine has a simple recess in the middle of the bar to place your fingers in to open and shut. It does that fine but I have no means by which to clamp/lock the sliding section in place. I believe there should be a knurled knob over the driver's side which clamps down on the runner.

[Tony Fearn]

Hi Ken.
P. Rodgers and M. Kavanagh have 1932 models. Perhaps they can advise. There will be others, but we don't yet have an up to date vehicle register.
There's also a photo of a supposedly 1931 'Kingfisher' on page 15 of the January 2021 Jowetteer, although the roof seems to be non-sliding.
I might be wrong, but I always thought the 'Kingfisher' was from 1932 along with Simba. Wren, Ivanhoe, and Blackbird.
Mention it to Hon. Ed. for a 'wanted advert, in the mag.

1932 Blackbird - Peter Rodgers driving..jpg

Regards,
Tony.

[k. rogers]

Thanks for that, Tony, I will try an advert. True, they dropped the Kingfisher in the 33 brochure, however, in true Jowett fashion they must have still been available probably at a reduced price, as mine is exactly 1932 spec re the colour scheme with fawn mocquette and 6 volt electrics.